Please
by AnnaJo Vahle
Title
Please
Artist
AnnaJo Vahle
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Photograph - Photography
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Okay...I know that it is just a squirrel but it was an especially cute one. I was actually out getting ideas of some trees to paint, when this little squirrel came up to me. I watched him dig up an acorn near the sidewalk. He dropped his acorn and seemed to ask if I minded that he pick it back up. It was a strange, cute and funny little wordless conversation. It was all about body language and he had it in spades. Of course, he eventually retrieved his precious acorn and scampered away but not before I got his portrait.
As the name suggests, the eastern gray squirrel has predominantly gray fur, but it can have a brownish color. It has a white underside and a large bushy tail. Particularly in urban situations where the risk of predation is reduced, both white- and black-colored individuals are quite often found. The melanistic form, which is almost entirely black, is predominant in certain populations and in certain geographic areas, such as in large parts of southeastern Canada. Genetic variations within these include individuals with black tails and black-colored squirrels with white tails.
The tracks of an eastern gray squirrel are difficult to distinguish from the related fox squirrel and Abert's squirrel, though the latter's range is almost entirely different from the gray's. Like all squirrels, the eastern gray shows four fingers on the front feet and five on the hind feet. The hind foot-pad is often not visible in the track. When bounding or moving at speed, the front foot tracks will be behind the hind foot tracks. The bounding stride can be two to three feet long.
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February 14th, 2013
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Comments (25)
H Scott Cushing
Lvne this image. When I lived in NY I had lots of these guys a friends. Used to feed them and be waiting every day.
Kym Backland
AnnaJo, I love this squirrel photo! I agree with you, it's not just an ordinary old squirrel photo! He has some character! I am kind of doing my own collecting of squirrel photos on FAA.. I mean just trying to see all people's funny squirrel and chipmunk photos.. I think someone should start a group.. Maybe people don't like them all that much as we do! Anyways... thanks for coming by my gallery! In turn had to come to yours, and see what great images you have! Voted and favorited...
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
I am delighted with your visit, Kym. Yes, I agree with you about a group for squirrels and chipmunks. Thanks, too, for the vote and fav.
Debbie Portwood
Awwww! So cute! Great pose! :D v/f
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Thank you very much, Debbie. I always appreciate you taking the time to visit my site.
Nadine and Bob Johnston
Congratulation on your Features, and Publication in the ARTIST NEWS an Internet publication, this is one of my Favorites.
AnnaJo Vahle replied:
Wow! I am honored to have you feature it and say such kind things. I totally admire your work and appreciate your efforts on our behalf. Thank you.